-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- A fast-moving brush fire burning just south of Reno , Nevada , on Thursday prompted evacuations , closed a major highway and led the governor of Nevada to declare a state of emergency .

The more than 3,000-acre fire began burning around 1 p.m. Thursday in North Washoe Valley , according to a press release from county officials . At least 10,000 people have been evacuated . There was no containment on the blaze , said Nancy Leuenhagen , Washoe County press Iinformation officer .

Video from CNN Reno affiliate KOLO showed dark smoke plumes , fueled by heavy wind and dry vegetation , pushing toward U.S. Highway 395 . A 12-mile stretch of the highway remained closed late Thursday , according to Dan Lopez of the Nevada Highway Patrol .

Several flights at the Reno airport have been canceled or diverted , CNN affiliate KTVN reported .

`` Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been and are being affected by this fire , '' Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a statement . `` Declaring a state of emergency ensures that every resource from the local , state and federal level is available to assist . ''

The Nevada Division of Forestry and the Department of Public Safety were aiding local firefighters and emergency personnel , Sandoval said . The National Guard was on standby and the state of California was also providing assistance , according to the governor 's website .

About 12 families displaced by the fire were receiving assistance at an evacuation shelter at a local high school , said Karli Epstien , Red Cross press information officer .

CNN 's Nigel Walwyn and Leslie Tripp contributed to this report .

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Fire affects 3,000 acres in North Washoe Valley

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At least 10,000 people have been evacuated , officials say

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There has been no containment of the fire , official says